ViewSonic ViewPanel VG170m User manual

Full 17" Diagonal Viewable Screen

VG170m ViewPanel®

User Guide

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Contents

Product Registration................................................... 2

For Your Records....................................................... 2

Getting Started

Package Contents...................................................... 3

Precautions ................................................................ 3

Quick Installation........................................................ 4

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional) .......................... 5

Using the ViewPanel Display

Setting the Timing Mode ............................................ 6

OSD and Power Lock Settings................................... 6

Adjusting the Screen Image ....................................... 7

Main Menu Controls ................................................... 9

Other Information

Specifications ........................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 13

Customer Support .................................................... 14

Cleaning the ViewPanel Display .............................. 15

Limited Warranty ...................................................... 16

Appendix

Safety Guidelines ..................................................... 17

Compliance Information for U.S.A............................ 18

CE Conformity for Europe ........................................ 18

07/25/02 AViewSonic VG170m 1

Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of

ViewSonic Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC

are trademarks of VESA.

ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.

Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this mate-

rial, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to

change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without

notice.

No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose

without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Product Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes

available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic®

Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you

may mail or fax to ViewSonic.

Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product

properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information

about proper disposal.

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

ViewSonic VG170m

VLCDS23724-3W

A-CD-VG170m-1

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Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic®ViewPanel®display.

Important! Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping

needs.

NOTE: The word “Windows” in this user guide refers to the following

Microsoft operating systems: Windows ‘95, Windows NT, Windows ‘98,

Windows 2000, Windows Me (Millennium), and Windows XP.

Package Contents

Your ViewPanel package includes:

• ViewPanel display

•Powercord

• AC/DC power adapter

• Video cable

• ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM

NOTE: The CD jacket contains the Quick Start Guide, and the CD includes the

User Guide PDF files and INF/ICM display optimization files. The INF file

ensures compatibility with Windows operating systems, and the ICM file (Image

Color Matching) ensures accurate on-screen colors. ViewSonic recommends

that you install both files.

Precautions

• Sit at least 18" from your ViewPanel display.

•Avoid touching the screen. Skin oils are

difficult to remove.

•Never remove the rear cover. You r

ViewPanel display contains high-voltage

parts. You may be seriously injured if you

touch them.

• Avoid exposing your ViewPanel display to

direct sunlight or another heat source. Orient

your ViewPanel display away from direct

sunlight to reduce glare.

• Always handle your ViewPanel display with

care when moving it.

• Place your ViewPanel display in a well-

ventilated area. Do not place anything on your

ViewPanel display that prevents heat

dissipation.

• Ensure the area around the ViewPanel display

is clean and free of moisture.

• Do not place heavy objects on the ViewPanel

display, video cable, or power cord.

• If smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is

present, immediately switch the ViewPanel

display off and call your dealer or ViewSonic.

It is dangerous to continue using the

ViewPanel display.

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Quick Installation

Optional: For instructions on wall mounting,

see page 5 of this user guide.

1 Connect power cord and AC/DC

power adapter

2 Connect video cable

• Make sure both the ViewPanel®display

and computer are turned OFF

• Remove rear panel covers if necessary

• Connect the video cable from the View-

Panel to the computer

Macintosh users: Models older than G3

require a Macintosh adapter. Attach the

adapter to the computer and plug the video

cable into the adapter.

To order a ViewSonic®Macintosh adapter,

contact ViewSonic Customer Support.

3 Turn ON ViewPanel display and

computer

• Turn ON the ViewPanel display, then turn

ON the computer. This sequence (View-

Panel display before computer) is impor-

tant.

NOTE: Windows users may receive a

message asking them to install the INF file.

This is on the CD.

4 Insert the ViewSonic Wizard CD

into the computer’s CD drive.

• Follow the on-screen instructions

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM

drive, see “Customer Support."

(1) Wait for the CD-ROM to auto-start.

NOTE: If the CD-ROM does not auto-start:

double-click on the CD-ROM icon in the

Windows Explorer, then double-click on

viewsonic.exe.

(2) Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Windows users: Set the timing

mode (resolution and refresh

rate)

Example: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz.

For instructions on changing the resolution

and refresh rate, see the graphic card’s user

guide.

Installation is complete. Enjoy your new

ViewSonic, ViewPanel display.

To be best prepared for any future customer

service needs: print this user guide and write

the serial number in "For Your Records" on

page 2. (See back of ViewPanel display.)

You can register your product online at the

website for your region. See the Customer

Support table in this guide.

The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also

provides an opportunity for you to print the

registration form which you may mail or fax

to ViewSonic.

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Audio Cable

Video Cable

AC IN

Analog IN Port

AC/DC Adapter

with power cord

AC outlet

(wall socket)

Audio IN

Installation of Wall Mount (Optional)

To obtain a wall-mounting kit, contact ViewSonic or your local dealer. Refer to

the instructions that come with the base mounting kit. To convert your

ViewPanel from a desk-mounted to a wall-mounted display, do the following:

1Disconnect Power.

2Push the ViewPanel back and

down flat against the base as

shown.

3Lay the ViewPanel face down on

a towel or blanket. Notice the

four screw holes on the bottom of

the base.

4Attach the mounting bracket

from the VESA compatible wall-

mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm

distance).

5Attach the ViewPanel to the wall,

following the instructions in the

wall-mounting kit.

Four

screw

holes

Mounted

on the wall

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Using the ViewPanel Display

Setting the Timing Mode

Setting the timing mode is important for maximizing the quality of the

screen image and minimizing eye strain. The timing mode consists of the

resolution (example 1280 x 1024) and refresh rate (or vertical frequency;

example 60 Hz). After setting the timing mode, use the OnView®controls

to adjust the screen image.

For the best picture quality set your ViewPanel®display timing mode to:

VESA 1280 x 1024@ 60 Hz.

To set the Timing Mode:

1Set the resolution: Right-click on the Windows desktop > Properties >

Settings > set the resolution.

2Set the refresh rate: See your graphic card's user guide for instructions.

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card in your computer to exceed the

maximum refresh rate of 75Hz; doing so may result in permanent damage to

your ViewPanel display.

OSD and Power Lock Settings

OSD Lock This mode locks all current control settings and prevents access to

the control menus until this mode is unlocked.

•OSD Lock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow Ifor 10 seconds. If any

buttons are pressed the message OSD Lock will display for a few seconds.

•OSD Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the up arrow Iagain for 10 seconds.

Power Button Lock This mode locks the power of the ViewPanel in the ON

position.

•Power Button Lock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow Jfor 10

seconds. If the power button is pressed the message Power Lock will display

for a few seconds. With or without this setting, after a power failure, your

ViewPanel’s power will automatically turn ON when power is restored.

•Power Button Unlock: Press and hold [1] and the down arrow Jagain for

10 seconds.

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Adjusting the Screen Image

Use the buttons on the front control panel to display and adjust the OnView®

controls which display on the screen. The OnView controls are explained at the

top of the next page and are defined in “Other Information” on page 12.

Main Menu

with OnView controls

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Scrolls through menu options and

adjusts the displayed control.

Also a shortcut to display the

Contrast adjustment control screen.

Power On/Off

Power light

Green = ON

Orange = Power Saving

Temporarily silences

audio output.

Decreases or

increase volume.

Displays the Main Menu

or exits the control screen

and saves adjustments.

Displays the control screen

for the highlighted control.

Also toggles between two

controls on some screens.

Also a shortcut to Auto

Image Adjust.

Speaker Speaker

Front Control Panel

show below in detail

Do the following to adjust the screen image:

1To display the Main Menu, press button [1].

2To highlight a control you want to adjust, press Ior Jto scroll up or down

the Main Menu.

3To select the highlighted control, press button [2]. A control screen appears

like the example shown below.

4To adjust the control, press the up Ior down Jbuttons.

5To save the adjustments and exit the menu, press button [1] twice.

The following tips may help you optimize your display:

• Adjust your computer's graphic card so that it outputs a video signal 1280 x

1024 @ 60 Hz to the ViewPanel. (Look for instructions on "changing the

refresh rate" in your graphic card's user guide.)

• If necessary, make small adjustments using H POSITION and V POSITION

until the screen image is completely visible. (The black border around the

edge of the screen should barely touch the illuminated "active area" of the

ViewPanel®.)

The Jdown

arrow decreases,

Iup arrow

increases

The line at the

bottom of the screen

tells you what you

can do next - in this

example, either EXIT

or select the

BRIGHTNESS

control.

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Main Menu Controls

Adjust the menu items shown below by using the up Iand down Jbuttons.

Control Explanation

Auto Image Adjust automatically sizes, centers, and fine tunes

the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion.

Press the [2] button to obtain a sharper image.

NOTE: Auto Image Adjust works with most common video

cards. If this function does not work on your ViewPanel®, then

lower the video refresh rate to 60 Hz and set the resolution to its

pre-set value.

Contrast adjusts the difference between the image background

(black level) and the foreground (white level).

Brightness adjusts background black level of the screen image.

Color Adjust provides several color options: preset color

temperatures and User which allows you to adjust red (R), green

(G), and blue (B). The factory setting for this product is 6500K

(6500 Kelvin).

9300K — Adds blue to the screen image for cooler white (used

in most office settings with fluorescent lighting).

6500K — Adds red to the screen image for warmer white and

richer red. Default setting.

5400K — Adds green to the screen image for a darker color.

User Color —Individual adjustments for red, green, and blue.

1To select color (R, G or B) press button [2].

2To adjust selected color, press Ior J.

3When you are finished making all color adjustments, press

button [1] twice.

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